Italy is a captivating wine country with wonderful food pairing opportunities: this selection offers delicate white from Friuli, classical Chianti born in Tuscany and nicely structured Primitivo from Puglia.

Pighin Collio Pinot Grigio (2 bottles)

Characteristics:
Textbook Pinot Grigio from Italy’s Collio, stunningly fruity with real zest and a blossomy scent, while still retaining enough acidity to keep the wine lively. Bright straw yellow with shades of amber. Floral and fruity aromas, with delicate notes of acacia blossoms and pineapple. Dry and full bodied, well balanced with an elegant aromatic varietal finish. It gains character over time and can age well for 3 to 4 years. Enjoy at 12°C and uncork just before serving.

Food pairing:
Refreshing and versatile wine, many people's favourite … go for seafood and vegetable based antipasta. Pairs well with light pasta sauces including seafood like clams, some cream or fresh tomato. Delicious with light seafood or vegetable based risottos, seafood salads, with crab, prawns or shrimps. Try it with Sushi!

Cantina Fiorentino San Giovanni Primitivo 2021 (2 bottles)

Characteristics:
100% Primitivo from Valle dell’Asso, organically certified. Deep purple-red colour with aromas and flavours of plum, cherries, raspberries combined with soft spiciness and roasted almonds. Soft barrel ageing of 6 months in French and American oak. Pleasant round wine.

Food pairing:
Red meat and game dishes, also with stews. Delicious with Korean BBQ, hamburger, pasta al ragu, or pizza with meat toppings. Tasty with blue or smoked cheeses. Veggie/vegan dishes with roasted eggplants or portobello mushrooms.

 
Vicchiomaggio Chianto Classico Riserva Petri (2 bottles)

Characteristics:
Full bodied red wine, blend of 85 % Sangiovese & 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, produced from a single vineyard on the Castello Vicchiomaggio estate, yields are very low, about 45hl. per ha. The vines are planted on heavy soil with 30% clay on a altitude of 220-265 m. This Chianti initially matures in second fill barriques (previously used for La Prima Gran Selezione) and continues in large oak barrels of 25 – 50 hl for 18 months in total. The wine rests at least 4 – 6 months in bottle before leaving the cellar. Ruby red colour with a garnet hue. Fully developed on the nose with ripe fruit and sweet spices; reminiscent of chocolate / strawberry praline and candied cherry. Well-rounded and soft tannins on the palate fill the mouth, very well balanced and extremely long, some ripe red fruits on the finish. Very enjoyable now with plenty of future potential.

Food Pairing: Roasted meat and aged cheese. Go for roast lamb with rosemary and garlic, or veal, especially with mushrooms. Pair with game, especially pheasant and wild boar. Heaven with T-bone or ribeye.